Hüsker Dü's Grant Hart dies aged 56 after battling cancer

Variety confirmed that Hart - the co-lead vocalist and drummer of the Minneapolis group - passed away.

Last night the band's official Facebook page posted the above headshot of Hart, and today bandmate Bob Mould posted a statement about his friend's passing: "The tragic news of Grant’s passing was not unexpected to me. My deepest condolences and thoughts to Grant's family, friends, and fans around the world."